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College of Pharmacy, Glendale
2021 Commencement
Midwestern University
Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team
College of Pharmacy, Glendale
2021 Commencement
Midwestern University • Glendale Campus
Friday, the Twenty-Eighth of May, Two Thousand and Twenty-One
1Officers and Administrators of Midwestern University
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Gregory J. Gaus
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joshua C. Baker, O.D., M.S.
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer,
Optometry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Education
Mary W.L. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP
Vice President, Special Assistant to the President
Dean P. Malone, M.B.A.
Vice President, Finance
Angela L. Marty, M.A., PHR
Vice President, Human Resources and Administration
Barbara L. McCloud, J.D., M.B.A.
Vice President and General Counsel
Kathleen N. Player, Ed.D., M.S.N., M.B.A., M.S.C.
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer,
Medical and Health Sciences Education, and Vice President, Clinic Operations
Kyle H. Ramsey, Ph.D.
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer,
Dental and Graduate Studies Education
2Officers and Administrators of Midwestern University
Thomas A. Boyle, D.O., FACOEP, FACEP
Dean, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mitchell R. Emerson, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Pharmacy
Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
Alicia E. Feis, O.D., FAAO
Dean, Arizona College of Optometry
Thomas K. Graves, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Harold J. Haering Jr., D.M.D.
Dean, College of Dental Medicine–Illinois
Jeffrey L. Jensen, D.P.M., FACFAS
Dean, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine
Lori A. Kemper, D.O., M.S., FACOFP
Dean, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ross J. Kosinski, Ph.D.
Dean of Students and Director of Community Outreach
Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
Fred D. Romano, Ph.D., FASAHP
Dean, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus
Jacquelyn M. Smith, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Health Sciences, Glendale Campus
P. Bradford Smith, D.D.S.
Dean, College of Dental Medicine–Arizona
Melissa A. Suckow, O.D., FAAO
Dean, Chicago College of Optometry
Yir Gloria Yueh, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Graduate Studies
Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
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Order of Ceremony
Opening Music
Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar
Welcome Address
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Oath of a Pharmacist
Mitchell R. Emerson, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Pharmacy
Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
Presentation of Graduates
Dr. Emerson
Conferral of Degrees
Dr. Goeppinger
Announcement of Graduates
Michael A. Dietrich, Pharm.D., BCPS, FAzPA
Associate Dean of Professional Affairs
and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Honoring Our Military Graduates
Student Remarks
Kaveh Oloumi
Class of 2021 Representative
Closing Remarks
Dr. Goeppinger
Benediction
Dr. Goeppinger
Please share your family hooding photos and well wishes to your class at the following facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CPGCommencement2021/
#CPGGrad2021, #MWUGrad2021
5College of Pharmacy, Glendale Class of 2021
Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2021
Rana Adil Abdullah Lilian Balyan Summer Nicole Casson
Glendale, AZ Phoenix, AZ Magna Cum Laude
Rho Chi Scholar
Wassihun Assefa Abebe Kris Kent Bauernsmith San Diego, CA
Phoenix, AZ Cum Laude
Rho Chi Scholar Nancy Catalan
Doris Anne Omobonike Adaralegbe Mundelein, IL El Mirage, AZ
Cum Laude
Rho Chi Scholar Kevin Silin Tian Bekemeyer Carley Elizabeth Ceglio
Chandler, AZ
Greensboro, NC Toledo, OH
Paige Bloniarz
Martha Akpo Brannon Chaufty
Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Mesquite, TX Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Cottonwood, AZ
Fayetteville, AR
Zara Alani
Jason David Boanca
Glendale, AZ Lorie Jean Danao Contreras
Cum Laude
Cottonwood, AZ
Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Maryam Alizadeh-Miab
Rho Chi Scholar
Glendale, AZ Ashley Marie Cormier
Peoria, AZ
Buckeye, AZ
Melinda Allred
Amber Nicole-Katelyn Brandon
Chandler, AZ Gilbert, AZ Sarah Danou
Cum Laude
Solomon Robert Anthony Markell Anthony Brock Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Lahore, Pakistan San Jose, CA Rho Chi Scholar
Surprise, AZ
Mindy Ann Arroyo Brandi Brucato
Syracuse, UT Magna Cum Laude Amber Davenport
Rho Chi Scholar St. George, UT
Nicholas Tod Averill Reno, NV
Bakersfield, CA Isabel Marie Davis
Diana Thuyan Bui Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Samantha Aviles Phoenix, AZ Bakersfield, CA
Mesa, AZ
Cade James Bustamante Alejandro De Luna
Rajbir Bains Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ
Selma, CA
Casey Conrad Cadorna
Sara Dehbozorgi
Faheem Baki Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Reno, NV
Gilbert, AZ Honolulu, HI
6Midwestern University Glendale, Arizona
Jeremy R. Ding Sabrina Michelle Hanson Lindsey Anne Knutson
Potomac, MD Scottsdale, AZ Magna Cum Laude
Rho Chi Scholar
Kimberly Lisa Eyraud Gary Joseph Holland Scottsdale, AZ
Wilmington, CA Surprise, AZ
Amber Lynn Konen
Dexter Fang Teresita Holmes Phoenix, AZ
Santa Ana, CA Phoenix, AZ
Heather Langer
Marco Hector Fregoso Ilene Huddleston Ventura, CA
Phi Lambda Sigma Member Cum Laude
Diamond Bar, CA Phi Lambda Sigma Member Kyle Jordan Lanham
Prescott, AZ Rho Chi Scholar
Nancy Gerges West Branch, IA
Phi Lambda Sigma Member Sydney Nicole Hutchinson
John Lela
Peoria, AZ Summa Cum Laude
Glendale, AZ
Rho Chi Scholar
Woynishet Birille Getaw Peoria, AZ
Sommer M. Lenser
San Jose, CA
Peoria, AZ
Tina Michelle Hutchinson
Austin Edward Githens Evergreen Park, IL
Ethan Michael Levy
Cum Laude
Scottsdale, AZ
Phi Lambda Sigma Member Lena Jibrael
Rho Chi Scholar Scottsdale, AZ Allison Marie Lewis
Phoenix, AZ Glendale, AZ
Noor Jibrael
Judith Victoria Gray Scottsdale, AZ Henry Frank Lopez Jr.
Cum Laude Phoenix, AZ
Rho Chi Scholar Namitha Joseph
Elk Grove, CA Glendale, AZ Rahela Alina Lup
Saline, MI
April Rae Graybill Robert Kanouse
Cum Laude Mesa, AZ Omar Maciel Reyes
Rho Chi Scholar Cum Laude
Prescott, AZ Amanpreet Kaur Rho Chi Scholar
El Mirage, AZ Phoenix, AZ
Sarah Guest
Glendale, AZ Antony Kibet Amy Nicole Magdalany
Glendale, AZ Summa Cum Laude
Samyra Hamad Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Avondale, AZ Shannon Marie King Rho Chi Scholar
Maricopa, AZ Mesa, AZ
7College of Pharmacy, Glendale Class of 2021
Angel Dysangco Malabanan III Stephen James Moore Venice Nguyen
Peoria, AZ Phoenix, AZ Westminster, CA
Carl Michael Manzano Megan Merissa Morgan Jenny Nockideneh
Phi Lambda Sigma Member Waynesville, MO Tuba City, AZ
Honolulu, HI
Felicia Raphallea Munoz Lara Nouri
Sean Cayabyab Matienzo Glendale, AZ Glendale, AZ
Henderson, NV
Alexa Faye Myers Kaveh Kyle Oloumi
Gibson Matimbire Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude Rho Chi Scholar Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Rho Chi Scholar Phoenix, AZ Ada, OK
Peoria, AZ
Yukti Naik Jorge Ornelas Salais
Erin McGuire Phi Lambda Sigma Member Phoenix, AZ
Cum Laude Vadodara, India
Rho Chi Scholar Javier Ivan Padilla Rivera
Phoenix, AZ Trever Nahau Narramore Manati, PR
Tolleson, AZ
Quinn McNichols Priya D. Patel
Murrieta, CA Alexander Tan Nguyen Mesa, AZ
Cum Laude
Robert Steven Medina Rho Chi Scholar Steven James Petersen
Las Cruces, NM Avondale, AZ Mesa, AZ
Nancy F. Mendoza Bryant Nguyen Shaghayegh Pirasteh
Phoenix, AZ Garden Grove, CA Gilbert, AZ
Adryanna Mercado Nam Nguyen David Leroy Potter
Cum Laude Garden Grove, CA Phoenix, AZ
Rho Chi Scholar
Peoria, AZ Oanh Kim Nguyen Maxim Rennie Prentice
Peoria, AZ Cum Laude
Salvador Alejandro Meza-Fuentes Rho Chi Scholar
Phoenix, AZ Robert Nguyen Scottsdale, AZ
Cum Laude
Ani Christina Minasian Phi Lambda Sigma Member Jessie Leota Ray
Cum Laude Rho Chi Scholar Magna Cum Laude
Rho Chi Scholar El Monte, CA Rho Chi Scholar
Peoria, AZ Gilbert, AZ
8Midwestern University Glendale, Arizona
Keri Morgan Romero Baby Margareth Stewart John Vardian
Phi Lambda Sigma Member Cum Laude Phoenix, AZ
Avondale, AZ Rho Chi Scholar
Phoenix, AZ Adrienne Waibel
Fizza Saeed Summa Cum Laude
Phi Lambda Sigma Member Ladan Talebi Rho Chi Scholar
Phoenix, AZ Phi Lambda Sigma Member Silverton, OR
Mesa, AZ
Robert Jacob Salinas Starla Kay Wallace
Cum Laude Elaine Tan Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Rho Chi Scholar Phi Lambda Sigma Member Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ Benicia, CA
Gary Dell Whiting
George Daniel Salivo Aime Abigail Tellez Mesa, AZ
Chicago, IL Phoenix, AZ
Marcus Willingham
Navneet Kaur Sanghera Amanda Tran Phoenix, AZ
Bellingham, WA Las Vegas, NV
Nora Yaseen
Ronda Sawa David Tran Peoria, AZ
Las Vegas, NV San Diego, CA
Tori K. Zizek
Sherif Sawires Huy Quoc Tran Phi Lambda Sigma Member
Glendale, AZ Cum Laude Peoria, AZ
Glendale, AZ
Andrew Schonberger Mohanad Znbaqa
Tempe, AZ Thao Tran Summa Cum Laude
San Jose, CA Rho Chi Scholar
Ranya Shrourou Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Summa Cum Laude Oanh Tuyet Truong
Rho Chi Scholar Glendale, AZ
Glendale, AZ
Stephanie Nicole Tudur
Steven Situ Peoria, AZ
Gilbert, AZ
Chibuike Andrew Ugbor
Delilah Mia Solis Mesa, AZ
Surprise, AZ
Walid Karriem Underwood
Alice Stefu Seattle, WA
Kirkland, WA
9College of Pharmacy, Glendale Class of 2021
Oath of a Pharmacist
I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others
through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:
I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief
of suffering my primary concerns.
I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best
of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for my patients.
I will respect and protect all personal and health information
entrusted to me.
I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve my professional
knowledge and competence.
I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles
of our profession’s moral, ethical, and legal conduct.
I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.
I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to
prepare the next generation of pharmacists.
I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the
responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.
10Academic Regalia and Processional
Gown
The gown is the cornerstone of the academic costume that has its origins in 12th and 13th century Europe,
a period when universities were being formed. Today, Midwestern University follows guidelines established
by the American Council on Education. All graduates wear black gowns, with the front panels of the doctoral
gown trimmed in black velvet. Each sleeve of the doctoral gown is adorned with three bars of black velvet with
bell-shaped wrist ends. The master’s gown is unadorned, with the wrist ends of the sleeve open oblongs that
extend beyond the hand.
Arizona College of College of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences Arizona College of
Osteopathic Medicine Cardiovascular Science Clinical Psychology Program Optometry
Discipline Color: Kelly Green Program (Master) Discipline Color: Seafoam
Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Gold Discipline Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy
Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences College of Veterinary
College of Health Sciences
Glendale Nurse Anesthesia Program Medicine
Physical Therapy Program
Discipline Color: Olive (Doctor) Discipline Color: Teal Discipline Color: Gray
Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Apricot Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences College of Graduate Studies
College of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant Program Nurse Anesthesia Program Speech-Language Pathology Biomedical Sciences Program
Discipline Color: Gold (Master) Program Discipline Color: Gold
Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Gold Discipline Color: Crimson Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences Arizona College of
Occupational Therapy College of Health Sciences College of Dental Podiatric Medicine
Program Clinical Psychology Program Medicine–Arizona Discipline Color: Nile Green
(Doctor) Discipline Color: Lilac Liner Color: Navy
Discipline Color: Sage Green Chevron Color: Gold
Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Royal Blue Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold
Presidential Medallion
The official symbol of authority of the office of the President of Midwestern University is the presidential
medallion. Worn around the neck of the President at all University commencements, the medallion, imprinted
with the University seal, is attached to a chain of office featuring tiles with the names of all nine leaders of
MWU and its Founding College. The 24-karat gold-plated medallion and its chain were originally crafted in
1988 for the inauguration of the first President of the newly established Midwestern University.
A new medallion was crafted in 1995 for the inauguration of Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., the ninth
University President, featuring the seal of Midwestern University on the obverse.
In 2003, a new University seal was created, which still retains elements of the 1995 redesign, namely, the Bell
Tower, representing the focal point of the Downers Grove Campus; the Staff of Asclepius, the symbol of the medical
profession; Trees, symbols of learning with branches representing the many educational opportunities available at
MWU; and the Date of 1900, the year the first college of the University was founded. Engraved on the nine golden
tiles that comprise the 36-inch chain are the names of the current President and her eight notable predecessors.
Midwestern University Coins
A custom minted coin is a military tradition to recognize achievement, create incentive, improve safety, or show
appreciation for duty, dedication, or a job well done. Midwestern University proudly presents graduates who are
in the military or entering the military following graduation with a coin to honor their service to our country.
11History of Midwestern University
Midwestern University has a proud and impressive history. Founded in 1900 as the American
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery by J. Martin Littlejohn, Ph.D., D.O., M.D.
(1865–1947), the organization was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, to train physicians in a
not-for-profit environment.
Dr. Littlejohn hired talented faculty that enabled the College to establish a reputation as a leader
in medical education, research, and clinical practice. The early faculty mentored their students
in the art and science of osteopathic medicine while teaching surgery, the principles and practices
of osteopathic medicine, anatomy, and basic science.
The growth of the osteopathic college is intertwined with that of the osteopathic medical
profession itself. Ever since 1874 when a country doctor, Andrew Taylor Still, announced his
new theory of treating patients and began the first college in 1892, the profession has grown
in reputation and acceptance around the country and international settings.
The Downers Grove Campus was purchased in 1986, and the Chicago College of Osteopathic
Medicine moved from its prior home in Hyde Park, Illinois, to this western suburb of Illinois.
Following the relocation of the College, the Board of Trustees voted to begin the development
of new academic programs within the health sciences including the College of Pharmacy
(1991) and the College of Health Sciences (1992). In 1993, the Board of Trustees unanimously
approved a single educational mission for the institution, and Midwestern University emerged.
The Downers Grove Campus has since expanded to include the College of Dental Medicine–
Illinois (2009), the Chicago College of Optometry (2014), and the College of Graduate Studies
(2018). The Downers Grove Campus, located on 105 acres, has buildings that include academic
classrooms, laboratories, a state-of-the-art library and auditorium building, and student housing.
The Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic was established in 2013 and includes the
Dental Institute, a Family Medicine Practice, the Speech-Language Institute, the Physical
Therapy Institute, the Eye Institute, and other health services designed to meet a wide range
of healthcare needs.
The Glendale Campus was established in 1995 when the Board of Trustees approved the
purchase of land and the building of a new campus in Arizona. The Glendale Campus is
home to the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (1995), the College of Health Sciences
(1996), the College of Pharmacy (1998), the College of Dental Medicine–Arizona (2006), the
Arizona College of Optometry (2008), the College of Veterinary Medicine (2012), the College
of Graduate Studies (2018), and Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (2020). The campus has
seen rapid growth in the number of buildings, academic programs, faculty, staff, and students.
The Glendale Campus, located on 156 acres, has buildings that provide for academic classrooms,
state-of-the-art laboratories, and student housing. Five Midwestern University Clinics provide
quality care for the community: the Multispecialty Clinic, which opened in 2007; the Dental
Institute and the Eye Institute, which opened in 2010; the Animal Health Institute—comprised
of the Companion Animal Clinic (opened 2014), Equine and Bovine Center (opened 2015), and
Diagnostic Pathology Center (opened 2016); and the Therapy Institute, which opened in 2020.
Midwestern University is still governed by the strong principles of the founding administration
and faculty. An independent, not-for-profit corporation organized primarily to provide graduate
and postgraduate education in the health sciences, the University is dedicated to the education
and development of its students, faculty, and staff in an environment that encourages learning
and personal development.
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